Progress made on Xusum Creek fire, but dry weather still poses ‘extreme risk’ in parts of B.C.
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Firefighters have made progress on the Xusum Creek fire, which is now 25 per cent contained. Continue reading
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Kingston Police high retirement rate leads to critical need for recruits
Kingston Police are on the hunt for recruits due to a large number of retiring officers. Continue reading
Researchers say floods in B.C., New Brunswick a warning of what’s to come
Climate change researchers say this month’s B.C. floods, and the record-setting New Brunswick floods before them, are a glimpse into the future for people who live near Canada’s many rivers. Continue reading
Saskatchewan couple survives being buried in B.C. mudslide
Don Struthers said the Saskatchewan couple was lucky that a pileup of trees stopped the vehicle from tumbling all the way down the cliff. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: B.C. should pay to indemnify Trans Mountain
If Finance Minister Bill Morneau was expecting to inspire confidence with his press conference on Wednesday, he failed miserably. Continue reading
Elgin OPP identify B.C. man as victim of head-on crash on Hwy 3 east of Aylmer
A British Columbia man has been identified as the man killed in a head on crash last week east of Aylmer. Continue reading
Single mother evicted from Surrey home says she’s fallen victim to housing crisis
Barratt says she has applied for over 180 different rental units without success, even though she has a steady job and reference letters. Continue reading
B.C. woman finds long-lost niece more than 45 years after sister’s disappearance
“I contacted her and said, ‘Yeah, I think I’m your sister’s daughter.'” Continue reading
B.C. government to unveil pipeline reference question on Thursday morning
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government will release its much-anticipated pipeline reference case question on Thursday morning. Continue reading
Before a B.C. teen died of an overdose, doctors prescribed him opioids. His parents weren’t told
According to the Infants Act, children under 19 may consent to a medical treatment on their own under certain conditions. Continue reading
